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Dark Senshi Chapter 17

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Chapter 17: Dark Saturn
The weekend was over and Jadeite still had not gotten Rei alone. It was almost like she was avoiding him. Jadeite had slept on the couch and the rest of the guys wanted to keep him company but he did not want to ruin everyone first time together in a thousand years.

On the drive back Serenity wondered the best way to tell the Outer Senshi that the Shitennou were back. Serenity remembered how long it took to convince them the Shitennou were good. Haruka had heard vaguely about them during the Silver Millennium but they only time any of the Outer Senshi had met the Shitennou was went Beryl invaded the Moon. Smiling to herself Serenity thought maybe she should just put the eight of them down in the training room and let them fight it out.

Two days later that is exactly what happened. Not only were the Outer Senshi and the Shitennou surprised not to find Serenity there but the Inner Senshi with the exception of Rei were not happy with Serenity’s trick.

In Serenity’s defense Mamoru looked at the girls and said, “This is probably the best way. Even if we talked to them Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna would not believe it until they tested the Shitennou themselves like they did with Serenity that time after the fight with Mistress Nine and Pharaoh 90,” as he walked out the door to work.

“I guess you are right,” said Ami, Minako, and Makoto.

“I hope they knock some sense into that Idiot,” said Rei.

“Uh Oh,” said Serenity all of the sudden.

“I just remembered only Michiru has her memories of the Silver Millennium.”

“So,” said Minako.

“All they probably remember are that the Shitennou invaded the Moon that day,” said Serenity.

“Not good,” said Makoto as they all started running towards the temple.

“How did you find this place,” demanded Haruka.

“Serenity told us,” said Kunzite.

“Wait! I know who you are,” said Setsuna.

“The Shitennou of the Dark Kingdom,” Michiru whispered at the realization.

Hotaru looked at the other three Outer Senshi confused. “Haruka-papa I though they were dead.”

“Kind of,” said Haruka. “They were defeated by the Inner Senshi and their spirits were trapped in stones which Mamoru keeps in his apartment.”

“Yes and we came back,” said Nephrite.

Ignoring him Hotaru said, “Then that means they are imposters and are our enemy,” as she raised her hand.

“Cosmic Saturn Make-Up!”

After she transformed her Glaive appeared in her hand and she pointed it at the Shitennou. “Are you with the Dark Senshi?” she asked angrily.

Instinctively Jadeite aimed an attack at Saturn which she dodged easily.

“Idiot! Are you stupid,” said Nephrite, “Serenity and Endymion will be pissed. These are the Outer Senshi remember? They are on our side. We just have to convince them we are on their side.”

“Too late,” said Zoicite. “Look,” as he pointed towards the girls.

“Cosmic Uranus Make-Up!”
“Cosmic Neptune Make-Up!”
“Cosmic Pluto Make-Up!”

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When the girls, Luna, and Artemis got there the Outer Senshi and the Shitennou were locked in a heated battle. Serenity ran down the steps first as fast as she could. “Everyone, please everyone stop fighting,” yelled Serenity but they did not hear her.

Jadeite jumped out of the way of Uranus’ attack but that put Serenity right in the path of the attack. Serenity braced herself for the blast because she knew she neither had the time to run or the time to transform. The blast never came and she heard someone scream her name. Serenity looked up just in time to see Kunzite dive in front of her.

“Princess!” yelled Kunzite as he dove in front of her to protect her.

When the smoke cleared everyone ran toward Serenity and Kunzite with Minako reaching them first.  “Kunzite! Kunzite! Can you hear me?” yelled Minako kneeling down beside him.

The Outer Senshi de-transformed and were now running to everyone. “Why did you do that,” ask Michiru once Kunzite had opened his eyes.

“I swore not only to protect the Price of Earth but once they were married I swore also to protect the Princess of the Moon who would one day be Queen of Earth,” said Kunzite weakly.

Serenity looked at the Outer Senshi. “They are really are the Shitennou. They are destined to be with the Inner Senshi and were brought back by the crystals they posses.” Haruka and the others looked at her as if they did not believe her so she continued, “Even remembering Dark Neptune, Michiru, you probably do not have all your memories yet. Yes they were with Beryl’s army that day on the Moon but they had been brainwashed by Beryl. You have met them before at our wedding. I do not know why but I am the only one who seems to remember everything and I mean everything.”

Stepping up beside Serenity Luna said, “Maybe I can help,” as the crescent on her forehead began to glow and the symbols appeared on the Outer Senshi’s foreheads.

While Luna was with the Outer Senshi Rei looked at Serenity and said, “I though we remembered everything.”

“You do. It seems that once we remember out Dark Senshi counterpart we truly remember everyone about our lives during the Silver Millennium. Minako is the only one of the Inner Senshi who has not remembered her Dark Senshi counterpart. Michiru is the only one of the Outer Senshi who has remembered her counterpart. I was trying to make a point but I guess it didn’t work,” Serenity said shaking her head.

The Outer Senshi and Luna came up to the rest of the group. The Outer Senshi and the Shitennou apologized to each other.

“The one who should be apologizing should be Serenity with her hair brain scheme,” said Rei.

“You almost sound like you care Rei,” said Jadeite.

“You wish. I was worried about Hotaru since she is the youngest of us,” lied Rei. She had been worried about him but because of the way he acted the first time they had met in a thousand years she was going be damn if she would show it right now.

Helping Kunzite up Minako said, “Let’s get out of here.”

“Minako there least I can do is heal Kunzite,” said Hotaru.

“I do not want you to wear yourself out little one,” said Michiru.

“It is okay mama. I get stronger the more I heal people. Kind of like Serenity,” said Hotaru.

As everyone walked out of the temple Jadeite said, “You guys go ahead on. I am going to try and talk to Rei.”

“Okay,” said Minako supporting Kunzite and then looking at Haruka and said, “Kunzite and I should probably go to your place first right?”

“We should take him to your place,” said Setsuna. “He is going to still need a lot of rest once Hotaru works on him.”

Serenity and Mamoru went to their house while Makoto and Nephrite went to Makoto’s apartment and Zoicite walked Ami to her apartment. No one saw Dark Saturn sitting in the tree watching the Senshi.

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Ami turned to Zoicite. “Urawa and I have been living together.”

“I know,” said Zoicite.

Looking at the ground Ami said, “I have not told him you are back and I do not know how. I do not want to hurt him but I was hoping you would move in with me.”

“When you are comfortable with the situation I will,” said Zoicite with a smile as he leaned over to kiss her. Pulling away from this kiss Zoicite said, “Maybe the three of us should sit down together and talk.”

Ami nodded as she unlocked the door. “Go in the living room and I will go upstairs and get him,” said Ami as they walked in. A minute later Ami came running down the stairs with tears in her eyes. “Urawa is gone and so are his things,” said Ami. “All that was there was this,” she said as she gave Zoicite the note.

Taking the note from Ami he read the note in amazement.

Dear Ami,
This is hard for me to say and I know it is hard for you. You are probably trying to figure out how to tell me but I know Zoicite is back. I had a vision about it after we talked to Zoicite’s spirit. I know what you want so I am making this easier for both of us. I am leaving but I will still be here. I am staying with a friend until I find my own place. I promised Zoicite. I would protect you while he was gone and I have. I have no hard feelings toward you or Zoicite.
Love,
Urawa

After reading the note Zoicite said, “I always knew there was a reason why I liked him. You should go to him and talk to him if you know where he is.”

“For now let’s go to bed,” said Ami.

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After healing Kunzite Hotaru feel asleep with her head in Setsuna’s lap as Haruka drove home. Looking at Hotaru sleeping Setsuna said, “I know she is a teenager, now but when she is like this I can’t help but to think of that little girl who would recreate the big bang in her room.”

“I can’t believe we wanted so much to destroy her,” said Michiru

A few minutes later Haruka stopped the car and leaned over the back of the front seat. Stroking Hotaru’s hair she said, “Hotaru-himie we are home.”

Hotaru did not even stir. “She must really be exhausted,” said Michiru.

“You two go ahead in. I will carry Hotaru in,” said Haruka.

“Okay,” said Michiru and Setsuna as they got out of the car.

Then Haruka got out and opened the back driver’s side door and as soon as she touched Hotaru’s shoulder she bolted straight up.

“No!” screamed Hotaru and then realized it was Haruka. “Sorry Haruka-papa. I was having a bad dream.”

“Well now at least I do not have to carry you in the house,” said Haruka with a smile.

Haruka helped Hotaru to her room and tucked her in. “Goodnight princess,” Haruka said as she kissed Hotaru on the top of her head.

“Goodnight Haruka-papa,” Hotaru said sleepily and was already back asleep before Haruka was out of the room.

Haruka saw the kitchen like was on so she went to see who was up. Both Michiru and Setsuna were still up, drinking tea, and talking.

“Is Hotaru okay?” asked Michiru.

“Yeah she is fine. She is just exhausted and had a bad dream on the way home,” said Haruka as she sat down at the table.

Setsuna looked at Haruka and asked, “Have you remembered Dark Uranus yet?”

“No,” said Haruka looking at Michiru who nodded, “but I did remember Dark Neptune when Michiru did. I guess that is because I was there. Have you remembered Dark Pluto yet?”

“No,” said Setsuna. “I feel completely lost not knowing what is going on.”

“We remember when we are ready,” said Michiru as she stretched. “How about we all go to bed before it is time to get up?”

Back in her room Hotaru was tossing and turning. Hotaru was lost in the memories of Dark Saturn. The other princesses were her friends but although her people loved her they feared her. Everyone knew that she was not only the princess of Saturn but she was also Sailor Saturn, the Solider of Destruction. Princess Saturn was kind and gentle with a great heart. She had a gift for healing but people all over the Solar System knew that if Sailor Saturn was awakened the silence and destruction would soon follow. Sailor Saturn appeared during the fight between Beryl and the Moon Kingdom but even she was not strong enough to defeat the chaos that gripped Queen Metllia which in turn controlled Beryl.

That was a different time and Hotaru watched as she went deeper into her past during the Silver Millennium. She was at a time before the fall of the Moon Kingdom, before the awakening of Sailor Saturn. Hotaru saw her past self as Princess Saturn walking the palace halls. Someone called to the princess and as Princess Saturn turned Hotaru realized she was no longer watching but she was Princess Saturn, these were her memories and the person calling her was her mother.

“Hotaru, do you not hear me calling you?” asked her mother Queen Pandora as she walked up to her daughter.

“Sorry mother I was lost in though,” said Princess Saturn bowing slightly to her mother. Princess Saturn looked at her mother in awe. Her mother’s purple dress was slightly different from her in that her mother’s was more form fitting and strapless. Her mother’s long deep purple hair was silky and beautiful and her deep grey-purple eyes were caring and showed great wisdom.

Queen Pandora looked at her daughter with a mix of sympathy and frustration. “You have to find a suitable husband,” she said calmly.

“How can I when I am the chosen vessel of the Senshi of Saturn? I know even my people see me as the bringer of the end of the world,” said Princess Saturn.

“Daughter you must learn two things. First Sailor Saturn is not the destroyer of worlds. She is a balance keeper. Sailor Saturn is the Senshi of Birth, Death, and Rebirth. If the time comes you will destroy the old to make way for the new. Think of your healing powers. Someone who can only bring destruction and death would not have the power to heal like you do,” said Pandora with a smile.

Nodding her head Princess Saturn said, “What is the second thing mother?”

“Your people look up to you. Yes they are afraid but people are always afraid of what they do not know. You must show your people that you care for them and will protect them. You must learn the ancient magicks of our people. I know you have the power within you or you would not have been given the gift of healing,” said Pandora.

“I will try mother,” said Princess Saturn as she started to walk away.

“Hotaru one more thing,” said Pandora as she drew closer to her daughter. “I know you already have awakened the power of Sailor Saturn.” Princess Saturn’s eyes went wide but her mother shook her head. “Let me finish,” she said softly. “I saw you that first time you transformed into Sailor Saturn when you thought no one was around and it was beautiful. You have proven to me what I already knew. If Sailor Saturn was only a bringer of death you would have already destroyed this planet years ago when you first accepted the power.”

“Thank you mother,” she said hugging her mother tight, “I wanted to tell you but I was so scared. I did not know ho you would react.”

“My dear child I will always love you. We must let out people know. If you hide it any longer it will only confirm what they are afraid of in their minds,” said Pandora.

“How about at the ball tomorrow before I announce my future husband because I know you will keep sending suitors my way until I marry,” said Princess Saturn trying to smile.

“Are you sure that is what you want,” said Pandora.

“Yes,” said Princess Saturn. “If I am to pick a husband I want him to know everything about me before agreeing to marry me.”

“Sometimes you have wisdom beyond your years,” said Pandora.

Princess Saturn went to her room and flopped down on her bed. “How can I tell the whole planet I already have awakened as Sailor Saturn?” she asked herself as she drifted off to sleep.

The next morning Princess Saturn got up and started to prepare for the ball later that day. First Princess Saturn took a bath with lavender oil, lavender salt crystals and amethyst.

“Your bath is ready your highness,” said her personal maid Saturnia.

“Thank you. You may go now,” said Princess Saturn as she walked toward the bathroom.

The maid stood there not moving. “Umm…. Princess,” she said quietly.

“Yes,” as Princess Saturn.

“If you are Sailor Saturn it can’t be a bad thing. What I mean is look at the Senshi of the other planets. What I am trying to say is not everyone is afraid of you,” said Saturnia as she rushed out the door.

Slightly smiling Princess Saturn said, “Maybe this is a sign that I should tell my people today,” as she walked into the steamy bathroom and shut the door. The walls were done in shades of purple and white. The bathtub was in the middle of the room and built into the floor with detailed ribbon work around the rim of the tub. The mirror was a large oval with purple ribbons adorning the sides. The French doors to the balcony were open and Princess Saturn could feel a cool breeze as the sheer purple curtains blew in the wind.

Taking off her purple silk robe Princess Saturn slipped into the warm steamy water. “Man that is hot but it will help my muscles relax,” Princess Saturn thought with a sigh. Not only was she stressed because she was going to tell her people she had already awakened as Sailor Saturn but her mother also expected her to find a husband tonight.

Seeing a shadow on the balcony Princess Saturn demanded, “Who are you?” as she stood grabbing her robe and calling her Glaive to her but then thought better not to call her Glaive just yet.

“It is your future husband my dear Princess,” came an answer from the balcony.

“Taki!” said Princess Saturn wrapping the robe around her quickly. “Have you no shame? I am bathing! Also how did you get up here?”

“I came in through the balcony in your room,” answered Taki.

“Well leave,” said Princess Saturn angrily. “I am bathing. Plus I am not and will not be your bride!”

“You will be if you do not choose someone tonight,” said Taki menacingly.

“I will die before I marry you,” said Princess Saturn. “What?” yelled Princess Saturn when someone knocked on her bathroom door.

“Princess we heard yelling. Are you okay?” asked one of the guards.

“Yes I am fine but Prince Taki needs to be removed from my balcony,” said Princess Saturn. A few minutes later Princess Saturn heard the guard escorting Taki out and yelled “Wait until I tell my mother what you decided to try." After she finished her bath she dressed and headed toward her mother’s bedchamber.

Standing outside her room in the hall were the guards who had escorted Taki out. Bowing once they saw her they said, “Princess we are sorry. Please forgive us for letting him slip by.”

“You may rise. It is okay. It is not your fault. Prince Taki has been doing that ever since we were little. He is determined to make me his wife,” she said as she walked off.

Walking into her mother’s bedchamber she said, “Mother, Taki did it again! When will he learn I am not interested,” as she lay down on her mother’s bed.

“Hotaru you have to find a husband,” said Queen Pandora.

“But why Taki!” said Princess Saturn.

“Then announce someone else,” said her mother.

“No one will want me when they learn I have awakened as Sailor Saturn,” said Princess Saturn as she opened her mother’s door to go back to her room. There before her stood Saturnia wide eyed staring at Princess Saturn.

“It is true,” said Saturnia in a whisper.

“What do you want?” asked Princess Saturn.

“I went to your room to see if you were ready for me to do your hair. One of the guards said you had gone to see the Queen so I came here,” said Saturnia as she looked at the floor.

“Well then let’s go,” said Princess Saturn as she walked by Saturnia and headed towards her room.

When they were back in Princess Saturn’s room and Saturn was adding a couple of braids to her hair she decided to ask Princess Saturn about Sailor Saturn. “Princess,” said Saturnia.

“Yes,” answered Princess Saturn.

“I hope you do not think of me as being out of line but may I ask you a question,” said Saturnia.

“Yes,” said Princess Saturn.

“Could I see you as Sailor Saturn?” asked Saturnia.

“You are not afraid of me?” replied Princess Saturn.

“No. Ever since I was little I have heard stories of the mysterious Sailor Saturn and how she brought forth life from destruction. You may not know this but my family has always watched over the women born with the power of the Senshi of Saturn. Since I am not very strong this is how I could best serve you. We have been by your side always,” said Saturnia.

“We?” asked Princess Saturn.

“Your personal guard and my brother, Titan,” said Saturnia.

“But Titan’s last name is Eomot and your last name is Moeto,” said Princess Saturn.

“That was also to protect you that we changed out name. We knew if it was found out that we were watching you people might realize you had awakened as Sailor Saturn and start a panic. The legend of Sailor Saturn has been distorted and people have become scared of the Senshi of Saturn. We are not only dedicated to protecting you but educating the people about the real role of Sailor Saturn. Our family name is Tomoe,” said Saturnia.

“Does anyone else know?” asked Princess Saturn.

“Only the Queen,” said Saturnia.

“In answer to your question yes I will for your loyalty to me and this kingdom,” said Princess Saturn. Raising her hand above her head she said, “Saturn Planet….,” but was interrupted by a knock at the door.

“Princess, are you ready? The ball starts in thirty minutes,” said Titan.

“Almost, Thank you, Titan,” said Princess Saturn. Then sitting back in her chair Princess Saturn looked at Saturnia.

“Well I guess I will have to wait like everyone else huh,” she said as she started on the last few braids of Princess Saturn’s hair.

“Mother said she is going to teach me the ancient magicks. I promise you will be the first to see them,” said Princess Saturn which made Saturnia smile.

The ball had begun and Princess Saturn stood waiting to be announced along with her mother. Queen Pandora looked at her daughter and said, “Everything will be fine. I promise. Don’t worry you look beautiful.”

Titan looked at the Queen and Pandora nodded. Titan opened the door and the guard in the ball room announced then. “Now presenting her highness Queen Pandora and her daughter Princess Saturn,” said the guard. Once they entered Titan and Saturnia followed behind them.

Princess Saturn looked at the faces of the people as she and her mother walked to the platform where their chairs were. “There are more people here than I thought there would be. They are all smiling and hoping I will find a husband tonight. Only mother and Saturnia know I plan to show them I have accepted the power of the Senshi of Saturn. I hope this is not going to turn out to be a bad idea,” Princess Saturn thought as she sat down.

Looking at her daughter Queen Pandora stood and addressed the room. “Tonight my daughter will announce who she has chosen as her future husband. Before she does that there is another announcement that she would like to make,” said the queen as she turned to her daughter.

Princess Saturn stood addressing the room. “Thank you all for coming. What I have to say may be difficult for you to hear and it is difficult for me to say as it concerns Sailor Saturn. I am fully aware that you all know I possess the power to possibly become Sailor Saturn. I also know the majority of you are scared for me to accept that power since Sailor Saturn is the Senshi of Death and Destruction. For you I have been scared to tell you the truth. I want to put the lies behind me and always be truthful with my people.” As Princess Saturn paused the room grew silent while the people waited for her to continue. Taking a deep breath Princess Saturn raised her hand about her hand.

“Saturn Plant Power, Make-Up!”

As Princess Saturn begin to transform the crowd gasped in a mix of awe and fear. “If Sailor Saturn has awoken then our how will soon be destroyed,” someone yelled. Another voice yelled, “We can’t let Sailor Saturn awaken,” as a black mist surrounded Princess Saturn.

As Queen Pandora reached for her daughter the guards pulled her back. “Your highness this is for your own protection,” said Titan.

Falling to her knees Queen Pandora yelled, “Hotaru!”

Princess Saturn could feel something was wrong with her transformation but could not stop her henshin. The purple ribbons around her body turned black and the black lighting flashed quicker and darker. Princess Saturn’s last thought was “Mother help me” as everything turned black.

Once the transformation was done there before the Queen of Saturn and her people stood Sailor Saturn but Sailor Saturn did not look how she was described in the old stories. She looked even more cold and evil. Her fuku and gloves were black. Her boots, glove bands, front bow and choker were grayish purple. Her collar was white, her brooch was a black circle, and her shoulder pads were grey. The symbol of Saturn replaced the tiara on her brow but instead of being purple the symbol was black. She wore a double skirt with the first layer being a dark purple and the second layer was black. She had no staff and her dark purple almost black was now slightly past her shoulders.

Finally Queen Pandora, Saturnia and Titan broke the silence. “You are not Sailor Saturn,” said Saturnia and Titan together.

“What have you done with my daughter,” demanded Queen Pandora.

“I am the true Senshi of Destruction, Dark Saturn!” said Dark Saturn with a menacing laugh. Then looking at Queen Pandora she said, “As for your daughter that weakling is gone and only I remain.”

“I will save my daughter,” yelled Queen Pandora as a purple glow appeared around her.

“I told you she is gone. There is nothing for you to save,” Dark Saturn said menacingly as she also powered up an attack.

“Your highness,” Titan said as she grabbed her arm, “It is not safe to fight in here. There are too many people here.”

“Looks like the princess got her weakness from her mother,” Dark Saturn said as she launched her attack at the queen.

“Run you Highness,” Titan said as he jumped in front of the queen as Saturnia was trying to pull her out of the way. The guest started to run in a panic and the other guards were carrying Titan away after being hit head on with Dark Saturn’s attack.

“Titan,” whispered Saturnia as she watched the guards carry her brother away to the infirmary.

“He will be okay and so will I,” said Queen Pandora. “Right now I have to save my daughter and you need to go be with your brother. You can only get hurt here Saturnia,” she said pushing the girl away.

“As you wish my queen,” she said.

Turning to face Dark Saturn Queen Pandora said, “Now it is just you and me. Do not think I will go easy on you just because you look like my daughter.” Raising her hand above her head Queen Pandora yelled, “Ancient ones hear my call, lend me your power of old,” as black lighting crackled around her and broke through the glass in the skylight in the center of the room. Purple ribbons formed around her right arm and ended at her wrist. Her right hand was now covered by a purple dragon heard with black eyes. Pointing toward Dark Saturn said, “Ribbon Dragon Bind!” as the purple dragon head rushed toward Dark Saturn followed by a stream of purple ribbons and encircled Dark Saturn.

“You think this can hold me,” Dark Saturn said breaking free then holding her right hand slightly away from her side as purple energy swirled around her hand. “Death Revolution!” yelled Dark Saturn as she spun in a circle and released the purple sphere of energy at Queen Pandora. Laughing as she watched Queen Pandora few across the room nut Dark Saturn did not give her time to recover before hitting her with another blast. “Dark Rebirth!” yelled Dark Saturn as a beam of black energy shot from her hands as purple ribbons swirled around the beam. When the beam hit the queen she screamed in pain as the black energy crackled around her. Almost immediately the purple ribbons surrounded Queen Pandora binding her.

Queen Pandora could not move and her head was spinning from where she had hit it on the floor and the wall. Blood dripped from the corner of her mouth and she was pretty sure her right shoulder was dislocated. All she could do was look at her attacker with tears in her eyes for the girl in front of her looked so much like the daughter she knew she would probably never see again. Looking at Dark Saturn Queen Pandora made one final plea, “Hotaru if you are still in there please fight! Hotaru please….”

Dark Saturn backhanded Queen Pandora. “Shut up! I told you your daughter is gone and I am all that remains,” Dark Saturn yelled. “Soon you will not care because you will either be on my side or dead,” she said with a laugh.

“I will never join you,” Queen Pandora said as she spat blood in Dark Saturn’s face.

Wiping her face with the back of her glove Dark Saturn said with a wicked laugh, “I never said I was asking you.” Dark Saturn raised her hand and a Glaive made of dark purple energy appeared in my hands. “You see my next attack will turn you evil like me. Well that is if it does not kill you first,” said Dark Saturn with a wicked smile. Holding the Glaive high with both hands Dark Saturn said, “Dark Death….”

“Noooooo!” yelled a voice.

Dark Saturn released her Glaive and grabbed the sides of her head with both hands. “You will not win,” she screamed falling to her knees. Doubling over screaming in pain and wrapping her arms around herself Dark Saturn tried standing but her legs would not respond. Throwing her head back with a howl Queen Pandora saw the black symbol on Dark Saturn’s brow shatter to reveal a bright purple symbol of Saturn. Dark Saturn was vaporized in a blast of purple and when Queen Pandora was able to look where Dark Saturn had once stood now stood Sailor Saturn with Glaive in hand.

Sailor Saturn looked at Queen Pandora who was now trying to stand. Closing her eyes Sailor Saturn glowed with a purple aura and changed back into Princess Saturn.

Wiping her tears from her eyes Queen Pandora said, “Hotaru how did you come back? She said you were dead.”

“She tried to beat me but I could not leave you. I have my duty as a Senshi to protect the Solar System and Princess Serenity. I also have my duty as the princess of this planet to protect my people. Also I had just made a friend with someone who knows who I am and is not afraid of me,” said Princess Saturn as she kneeled down beside her mother and started to heal her injuries.

Hearing someone calling them the queen and princess turn to see Saturnia and Titan running towards them. “Titan I though you were injured,” said Queen Pandora.

“Just a broken arm,” said Titan holding up his bandaged arm and then smiling. “They did not name me Titan without a reason your highness.”

“I have healed most of my mother’s injuries but I would still like her to go to the infirmary,” said Princess Saturn.

“As you wish,” said Titan as he helped Queen Pandora to her feet.

“Let me help you to your room Princess,” said Saturnia.

“Thank you,” said Princess Saturn. “I am not quit sure what happened but thank you for still being nice to me when you knew who I really was.”

That night while Princess Saturn lay sleeping Queen Serenity came to visit Queen Pandora. “I know what happened here and this is not the first time. Sailor Pluto had a similar experience. You will not like what I am going to propose but it is best for everyone not only one this planet but the whole Solar System. This is all for the peace of the Silver Millennium,” said Queen Serenity.

“You know what is best Serenity. The line of Serenity has always had to not only look out for the Moon but the whole Solar System. I know what a burden that must be,” said Queen Pandora.

“I will use the power of the Ginzuishou combined with the Star of Saturn to suppress the memories of Dark Saturn from your people. Only you and I will remember what happened,” said Queen Serenity.

“Okay,” said Queen Pandora as she closed her eyes and cupped her hands in front of her as she silently called her crystal forth. Opening her eyes she looked at Queen Serenity who nodded at her. Holding the crystal high above her head Queen Pandora and the crystal began to glow purple.

“Saturn Planet Crystal Power!”

Queen Serenity raised the Ginzuishou above her head as she and the crystal began to glow silver. “Moon Crystal Suppressing Power,” said Queen Serenity as the energy from the two crystals mixed into a pale purple light that consumed the planet of Saturn.

The next morning Titan and a few other guards reported to Queen Pandora in the throne room. “Your highness we can not find what or who caused the explosion,” said Titan.

“Thank you. You may leave now,” said Queen Pandora.

Titan stayed behind still kneeling. “Your highness may I speak freely?” asked Titan.

“Yes,” said Queen Pandora as she motioned for Titan to rise.

“Are you sure with what happen yesterday that Princess Saturn should make her announcement?” asked Titan.

“Yes. Our people need to know the truth,” said Queen Pandora.

“As you wish, I will go see if she is ready,” said Titan as she turned to leave.

“You look wonderful Princess,” said Saturnia as she finished the last braid in Princess Saturn’s hair.

“Do you think I am wrong for not choosing a husband?” asked Princess Saturn.

“No. The Queen has ruled just fine by herself,” said Saturn.

“She was married when she took the throne,” Princess Saturn said.

“We as your people have to accept your’s and the Queen’s decisions,” she said. “It is our duty as your people”

“I want you and Titan with me and mother when I tell the people I am Sailor Saturn,” said Princess Saturn.

“As you wish,” said Saturn bowing.

“Not as a command but as my friend,” Princess Saturn said with a smile.

“Yes!” said Saturnia as she hugged Princess Saturn. Then pulled away quickly, “Sorry Princess,” she said as she bowed.

“No need to apologize. I am glad to finally have a friend. If you feel comfortable I would like you to call me Hotaru,” said Princess Saturn.

“I could never do that Princess but maybe eventually I could call you Hotaru-sama,” said Saturnia.

“Whatever you like,” said Princess Saturn as someone knocked on her door. “Hai!”

“The Queen is ready for you Princess,” said Titan.

“Thank you. Tell her I will be there soon,” said Princess Saturn.

Princess Saturn and Saturnia waited behind the curtain as they listened to Queen Pandora to finish speaking. “….Now your Princess,” said Queen Pandora.

Taking a deep breath Princess Saturn and Saturnia joined Queen Pandora and Titan on the balcony as the crowd cheered. “I have two announcements,” said Princess Saturn as the crown grew silent. “My first announcement is that I have no plans to marry right now,” she said as she looked quickly at her mother who motioned for Saturnia to come stand with her. Holding her hand high above her head Princess Saturn yelled, “Saturn Planet Power, Make-Up!”

Princess Saturn began to glow purple and a henshin wand appeared in her hand after her nails became painted purple. Then purple ribbons came from the wand and began to swirl around her. As the ribbons swirled around her black lighting began to crackle around her also. The first ribbon tightened around her legs and arms to for purple boots and elbow length white gloves with purple bands. The second ribbon tightened around her upper body to form the bodysuit of her fuku. Bringing her hand across her throat forming a purple collar and choker. Then bringing them down past her chest and spreading out over her waist formed a burgundy bow, a purple skirt, and a burgundy back bow. The black lighting hit her chest leaving a star shaped white crystal brooch that resembled the Star of Saturn and also struck her brow leaving a gold tiara with a white jewel. Once her henshin was complete Sailor Saturn stood in front of her people with her Glaive in hand and waited. All of the sudden she realized the crowed was cheering.

Hotaru woke up smiling knowing that her past life was not as lonely as she had thought it was.

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Hotaru had the letter in her hand with the directions of exactly where to meet at the old warehouse by the docks. Cautiously she went to the side of the warehouse. She hated leaving Usagi when they were suppose to be having a sleepover but Usagi like her mother was hard to wake up once she was asleep.

“Okay Dark Saturn I am here alone as you asked. Where are you?” said Hotaru. The only response that Hotaru got was a bolt of dark energy coming directly for her which she easily dodged.

Stepping out of the shadows Dark Saturn said, “Nicely done. Why don’t you join our side Hotaru? We know you have the power of Mistress Nine still buried deep inside you.”

“I will never betray my Princess,” said Hotaru calling her Silence Glaive to her. “When I defeated Mistress Nine I was able to control her. She may have been one of the toughest villains we had to face but now I control the part of me that was Mistress Nine. That is a part of me you do not want to see so do not piss me off.”

“Ohhh! I am scared,” said a voice from the shadows.

“I thought you said we would meet alone,” said Hotaru.

“We did meet alone,” said Dark Saturn. “I can’t help it if she does not want to be with out me for a minute and followed me here.”

Stepping out of the shadow Dark Chibi Moon appeared wrapping her arms around Dark Saturn and putting her head on her shoulder. “Can I help it if I missed you?” Then looking at Hotaru she said, “Why don’t you tell your little friend to come out of hiding too.”

“What do you mean? I came here alone as requested,” said Hotaru.

Stepping out from behind a pile of creates Usagi said, “Yeah but I was worried about you so I followed you.”

Hotaru looked at her friend and smiled. She could never put anything past Usagi. Turning back to Dark Saturn and Dark Chibi Moon Hotaru said, “My mission is to protect this planet and this Solar System from evil. To protect my Princess and future Queen I will never join your side.”

“You are getting boring,” said Dark Chibi Moon to Hotaru. Still resting her head on Dark Saturn’s shoulder she looked at Usagi and said, “Well how about you? We know that you were once Black Lady. We could probably bring her out again,” grinning wickedly.

“Bring out Black Lady?” Usagi said with a laugh, “Serenity healed me of Black Lady but something like that never goes away completely. Black Lady will forever be a part of me and she makes me stronger.”

Just as Dark Saturn began to speak her communicator crackled. “Saturn!” roared a voice on the other end and Dark Saturn winced.

“Where are you?” demanded the voice.

“Taking a walk,” Dark Saturn said casually as she looked at Dark Chibi Moon.

“If by taking a walk you mean you are breaking Moon’s orders and confronting any of the Senshi then you better get your ass back here now!” growled the voice.

“But Uranus,” started Dark Saturn.

“Don’t waste your breath explaining to me save your explanations for Moon,” said Dark Uranus over the communicator.

Then in the background they could hear, “And Saturn if Chibi Moon is with you she is not off the hook either.”

Turning her communicator off Dark Saturn looked at Hotaru and Usagi and said, “This will not be the last you see of us.”

As Dark Saturn and Dark Chibi Moon turned to leave Hotaru and Usagi could hear them. “Moon is going to turn me to moon dust,” said Dark Chibi Moon.

“You think you have it bad,” said Dark Saturn, “If there is anything left of me after Moon finishes lecturing me then Uranus will finish me off.”

Hotaru and Usagi laughed as Hotaru made her Silence Glaive disappear and said, “Apparently Dark Uranus has a temper just like Haruka-papa.”

Putting her arm around her best friend Usagi said, “Let’s go home and pig out on ice cream before we go back to bed. I got to enjoy spending the night at your house right.”
Please comment on what you like or don't like about this story. Questions are welcome.

Jan 31, 2008 Added a paragraph about Hotaru as she remembers Dark Saturn.

This piece can also be found here: :iconsailorsaturn-club:

Prologue: [link]
Chapter 01: [link]
Chapter 02: [link]
Chapter 03: [link]
Chapter 04: [link]
Chapter 05: [link]
Chapter 06: [link]
Chapter 07: [link]
Chapter 08: [link]
Chapter 09: [link]
Chapter 10: [link]
Chapter 11: [link]
Chapter 12: [link]
Chapter 13: [link]
Chapter 14: [link]
Chapter 15: [link]
Chapter 16: [link]
Chapter 18: [link]
Chapter 19: [link]
Chapter 20: [link]
Chapter 21: [link]
Chapter 22: [link]
Chapter 23: [link]
Chapter 24: [link]
Chapter 25: [link]
Chapter 26: [link]
Chapter 27: [link]
Chapter 28: [link]
Epilogue: [link]
Alt Ending: [link]

Part 2 Before Crystal Tokyo: [link]
Part 3 The Fall of Crystal Tokyo: [link]

Sailor Moon ©Naoko Takeuchi
Dark Senshi ©*DavisJes
© 2007 - 2024 DavisJes
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From the looks of things, the Dark Senshi have always been a part of the original Sailor Senshi, because they are, quite literally, their Dark halves.
But apparently, all traces of their existence were suppressed by Queen Serenity, and especially when the Senshi were reincarnated a thousand years after the events of the Silver Millennium.

Meanwhile... the Dark Senshi do not seem to want to follow orders, because this is twice they've been caught confronting the original Sailor Senshi without their leader's say-so.